The heat dome is upon us

NYC is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning through Wednesday. (Much of the country will be experiencing a "heat dome.")

Per the NYC Emergency Management Department:

This is the highest level of heat alert. It means dangerously high temperatures and humidity will create life-threatening conditions, especially for older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and anyone without access to air conditioning. 

Con Ed is also asking consumers to conserve energy, especially between 2 and 10 p.m. 

As of yesterday, cooling centers are open. Find a list of centers and other resources at NYC's Beat the Heat page. 

The map and listings below for Lower Manhattan are from Sen. Brian Kavanaugh's office...

Heat Dome watch now in effect

Photo from Houston at Allen/First Avenue

The Heat Dome is upon us. 

NYC has activated its Heat Emergency Plan for the first time this year as NYC and other parts of the northeast may see record-setting temps in the days ahead as the heat index will top 100°F. 

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather advisory for the area.

🌞Did you know a heat wave is defined as 3 or more consecutive days of 90°F or higher. (heat index not factored in).
🌞 Last NYC heat wave: Sep 5-8, 2023
🌞The longest NYC heat wave occurred Aug 24-Sep 4, 1953
🌞There has never been a recorded 6+ day heat wave in NYC in June. pic.twitter.com/Q6k6blnu8G

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 17, 2024

Per the city: 

High heat is a silent killer, posing a disproportionate threat to our most vulnerable residents: adults aged 60 and older, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, or cognitive impairment. Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe and healthy when it is hot outside, but some people at risk of heat illness do not have or do not turn on an air conditioner. 

The city has a map of outdoor cooling options (including spray showers and drinking fountains) at Cool It! NYC and a Cool Options map. (The cooling centers are open as of today.)

There are just a few local cooling center options, including (the Tompkins Square and Ottendorfer library branches are also options)...

• Polish and Slavic Center, Inc. Older Adult Center 

103 E. Seventh St. 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Meltzer Social Club, Older Adult Center

94 E. First St. 

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday

 

• Educational Alliance Sirovich, Older Adult Center

331 E. 12th St. 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday